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Atlassian

Location:
United States, San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

194300.00 - 312100.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Principal Engineer to join our Core Data Services team within the Core Engineering Organization. This pivotal role will focus on a groundbreaking initiative centered around OpenSearch, specifically supporting the new Rovo product. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in search infrastructure, with a strong focus on storage, relevance, ranking, and compute.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced search infrastructure solutions for the Rovo product, leveraging OpenSearch technologies
Architect and optimize storage solutions to support search capabilities at scale, ensuring high performance and cost-efficiency
Drive initiatives to enhance search relevance and ranking algorithms, improving the overall user experience
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and software engineers, to align technical solutions with business needs
Provide expert guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our search infrastructure, implementing best practices in system design and operations
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to search and data infrastructure, integrating relevant advancements into our systems
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all architectural designs, processes, and systems

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience (10+ years) in engineering roles with a focus on search infrastructure and technology
Proven expertise in OpenSearch or similar search technologies, with a strong understanding of search paradigms and information retrieval
Deep knowledge in storage systems, relevance tuning, ranking mechanisms, and compute storage
Demonstrated experience in designing and managing large-scale, high-performance search infrastructures
Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or similar
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Nice to have:

Experience in cost optimization for large-scale infrastructure systems
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure, particularly in relation to search and data services
Previous experience in leading or mentoring engineering teams in a senior or principal capacity
Understanding of data security and privacy best practices, especially in the context of search and storage systems

What we offer:

health coverage
paid volunteer days
wellness resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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